Students and Teachers in Pittsburgh Schools Receive Year End Honors and Awards
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Pittsburgh Schools Recognize Outstanding Students and Teachers with Year-End Honors
Summary
Each year, exceptional teachers across Pennsylvania vie for educational grants, recognizing their dedication and impact. The Teacher Excellence Center awards these $2,500 grants to truly exemplary educators. This year, several Pittsburgh Schools teachers have been honored. Additionally, Pittsburgh students have also been recognized with prestigious scholarships.
Six Pittsburgh Teachers Honored for Excellence
Annually, teachers statewide have the opportunity to earn educational grants that acknowledge their commitment and excellence. Only the most outstanding educators are considered for these $2,500 grants, awarded by the Teacher Excellence Center. This year’s recipients from Pittsburgh Schools include:
- Jennifer Ernsthausen, third-grade teacher at Burgwin Elementary School, Glen Hazel.
- Karen M. Lewis, first-grade teacher at Allard Elementary, Moon Area School District.
- Sandra McWilliams, second-grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary, Peters.
- Ron Sakolsky, seventh-grade history teacher at A.E. Oblock Junior High School, Plum.
- George Savarese, history teacher for grades 10-12 at Mt. Lebanon High School.
- Jeffrey Schilling, seventh-grade English teacher at Independence Middle School, Bethel Park.
These educators were selected following a rigorous process, involving essays and evaluations from peers, parents, and students. A panel of top educators chose the final recipients from over 3,000 nominees, interviewing more than 100 finalists. In addition to the grants, each teacher won a field trip for their classes to notable local destinations like the Carnegie Science Center and the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
Ten Teachers Achieve National Certification
The highest teaching credential?"National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification?"is a mark of professional excellence. This rigorous certification process is much more demanding than state-level certification. By the end of this school year, ten Pittsburgh Schools teachers earned this prestigious status. Many consider it the pinnacle of professional achievement in teaching. Achieving this certification involves a volunteer-based, performance assessment process that can take up to three years. It thoroughly examines a teacher's knowledge and achievements. The total number of National Board Certified teachers in Pittsburgh Schools now stands at 25.
Scholarships Announced by Pittsburgh Women’s Service Club
The Zonta Club of Pittsburgh, a distinguished professional women’s service organization, announced scholarships in collaboration with Pittsburgh Schools. Thirteen female students were awarded scholarships. Founded in 1919, Zonta International promotes and unites women in diverse fields, with the Pittsburgh chapter established in 1934. This year, the Pittsburgh Zonta Club, along with the schools, awarded three seniors and ten juniors with the Amelia Earhart Awards and Scholarships. The juniors were recognized for their commitment to Zonta’s ideals, pursuing positive contributions to their schools and communities. Meanwhile, the seniors received two Amelia Earhart Scholarships and one Duquesne Light Amelia Earhart Scholarship, each valued at $2,500, to support their post-secondary education pursuits.
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